题目内容
One of the most striking (显著) characteristics of English life is the good manners of people from all walks of life. There is little noisy behavior, and practically no loud arguing in the street. People don’t rush excitedly for seats in buses and trains, but wait in queues at bus stops in a quiet and orderly manner.
English people are naturally very polite and never tired of saying “Thank you”, “I’m sorry” and “I beg your pardon”. If you follow anyone who is entering a building or a room, he will hold the door open for you. Many foreigners have commented on the remarkable politeness of the English people.
English people don’t like showing their emotions even in dangerous and tragic situation, and ordinary people seem to keep good-tempered and cheerful under difficulties. They often see the good aspect of things.
English people don’t like any boasting or showing off in manners, dress or speech. Sometimes they conceal their knowledge; a linguist, for example, may not mention his understanding of a foreigner’s language.
An Englishman prefers his own house to an apartment in a block of flats, because he doesn’t want his activities to be overlooked by his neighbors. “An Englishman’s home is his castle.”
Many Englishmen help their wives with housework. They clean the windows on Saturday afternoon, and they often wash the dishes after supper in the evening.
Although times may have changed and cultures have changed, too, the English people still have special characteristics which set them apart from other nationalities.
Which characteristic of English people is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Humorous. B. Polite. C. Modest. D. optimistic(乐观).
The underlined word “conceal” in Para 4 can be replaced by ______.
A. show off B. look down upon
C. hide on purpose D. feel proud of
In dangerous situations, English people ______.
A. are not afraid at all B. try to be calm and brave
C. like to play jokes on others D. become discouraged and sad
By saying “An Englishman’s home is his castle”, the writer means ______.
A. English people are fond of living in castles
B. English people often decorate their houses very well
C. English people prefer to have different houses from others’
D. English people don’t like others to know much about their family life
【小题1】A【小题1】C【小题1】B【小题1】D
解析:
略
